Raji Pushpalatha – författare

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of how experiential learning, inclusive practices, and sustainable innovations can transform our approach in building a resilient future. It brings together diverse perspectives from researchers, practitioners, educators, and policymakers to address the urgent challenges posed by climate change and sustainability. This volume presents research and practical insights across a wide range of interrelated topics, from climate-resilient agriculture and water management to green infrastructure, circular economy models, and youth-led sustainability initiatives. It emphasizes the importance of integrating scientific knowledge with local wisdom, policy frameworks, and technological innovation to create impactful and scalable solutions. Each chapter offers a unique lens on key themes such as climate adaptation and mitigation, system resilience, inclusive governance, community-led initiatives, and cross-sectoral collaboration. The book also showcases how experiential learning through education, fieldwork, and community engagement can play a pivotal role in empowering individuals and institutions on sustainability. As global communities face rising environmental and social pressures, this book identifies pathways for bridging the gap between science, policy, and grassroots action. It also addresses how sustainable development goals (SDGs) can be localized and operationalized through collaborative, inclusive, and innovative strategies. Designed to inspire dialogue and action, the book is an essential resource for academics, development professionals, policymakers, civil society leaders, educators, and students working at the intersection of sustainability, climate resilience, and community development.